Tuesday, June 1, 2010

The San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Manila

I would like to briefly share to you about San Sebastian College- Recoletos of Manila. Soon, if God permits I will be part of this institution - as a working student.

San Sebastian College - Recoletos, Manila, is a Catholic Institution of higher learning, duly recognized by the Philippine Government. One of the seven “Recollect” schools in the Philippines, it is owned and operated by the Augustinian Recollect Fathers.

Elegantly couched right in the heart of Manila (along CM Recto Avenue and a few meters from bustling Quiapo), San Sebastian College was established and founded in 1947 as an exclusive boys’ school with initial offerings in the Elementary and High School levels, as well as the Institute of Liberal Arts in College.

Now on its 60th year, San Sebastian College- as fittingly exuded by the indomitable spires of its gothic Basilica-continues its dauntless commitment to serve, form and educate Filipinos, The “Recollect” way.

San Sebastian College-Recoletos Manila, as an institution of learning, provides quality Catholic Christian education that ensures the promotion of culture, the welfare of society and the total development of man geared towards the attainment of eternal salvation.

SSC-R Vision

San Sebastian College-Recoletos Manila, as an institution of learning, provides quality Catholic Christian education that ensures the promotion of culture, the welfare of society and the total development of man geared towards the attainment of eternal salvation.

SSC-R Mission

We commit to provide quality Catholic Christian education for the holistic formation of every person to become socially responsible, morally upright, academically and technologically competent leaders and professionals ready to meet the needs and demands of the local and global communities.

Institutional Objectives

Guided by its Life Purpose, Vision and Mission, San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Manila commits itself:

To form the members of the School community into total human persons for the realization of the mission of the Catholic Church in the light of the Augustinian Recollect ideals.

To mold the spiritual and moral values of the student making them mature and responsible Catholic Christians enlightened and permeated by faith.

To prepare academically and technologically competent graduates equipped with knowledge and skills that empower them to face the challenges of the time.

To nurture the leadership qualities and professionalism of students to make them ready for the demands of the local and global communities.

To enhance the research climate within the School through intensive development programs and projects.

To develop the individual's social awareness and community service.

To strengthen the School community's commitment to national progress by preserving and living the Filipino cultural heritage and values.

Core values

LOVE:
The selfless giving, care, forgiveness and compassion one has
for others

MARIAN DEVOTION:
The love, admiration and dedication to Mother Mary

SERVICE:
The willingness, availability and readiness to share generously
one’s time, resources and expertise to the institution and to the community

PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE:
The zeal to do the best in everything that one does

COMMUNITY LIFE:
Working together harmoniously with an open mind and acceptance of the uniqueness of the individual member

JUSTICE and PEACE:
The willingness to give what is due to others, upholding what
is fair, just and lawful, for unity and harmony